'End of crushing price rises' as inflation falls
Inflation was down significantly in the latest quarter.
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Inflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021
While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.
Relief for homeowners: Banks cut mortgage rates in response to OCR move
Banks have moved swiftly to lower lending rates.
ASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decision
Banks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.
Banks stress testing mortgage customers at nearly 9%, despite looming OCR cuts
Broker sees another hurdle on the horizon once rates fall.
Greg Smith: Why the Reserve Bank should cut interest rates by 1.5% by Christmas
OPINION: Are we at a stage of this cycle where a more dramatic approach is needed?
High hopes RBNZ will double-down with 50 basis point cut for official cash rate
Most economists expect the Reserve Bank to deliver additional relief for borrowers.
Big firms' late payments create cash-flow crisis for small businesses
Small businesses face cash-flow issues as late payments surge to $827m in 2023.
Reserve Bank fires shot at critics - says it isn't hurting farmers and businesses
Regulator argues its bank capital rules aren't hurting farmers and businesses.
Inside Economics: One cut or two ... will the RBNZ reach for the big bazooka?
OPINION: A move in China might be the best news New Zealand's economy has had all year.
Govt can't protect property owners' wealth in face of climate change, MPs warn
Committee agrees property values should be allowed to fall to better reflect climate risk.
Economic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businesses
Households continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.
Business confidence continues to rise
ANZ's monthly business Outlook survey shows firms are increasingly upbeat.
‘Better times ahead’: Consumer confidence bounces to 32-month high
Expectations about the future driving consumer confidence.
Why can't we get the kind of long-term mortgages with low break fees common in the US?
Not all countries have the scale and size to make long-term fixes.
Roger Partridge: Why the RBNZ’s ‘gold-plating’ may be costing you
OPINION: The RBNZ is akin to a sports team without a coach.
Rolling maul of recession as economy again contracts
An economist expects the economy shrank.
Inside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?
OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?
Liam Dann: Tax cut victory for Nicola Willis and reminder NZ is still a wealthy place
OPINION: A ratings agency endorses NZ's fiscal management and highlights household debt.
Insurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEO
The insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.
Borrowers and savers to feel the effects of an OCR cut relatively quickly
A large portion of mortgage debt will be repriced this year.
Matthew Hooton: Nicola Willis celebrates while bell tolls for Chris Hipkins
OPINION: Short-term, all the economic numbers point in the right electoral direction.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Does the RBNZ's big flip-flop matter?
If the RBNZ's new forecasts are right, we might be in for a hard landing.
Adrian Orr hits back at U-turn criticism
Reserve Bank governor responds to claims the central bank has done a flip-flop since May.
Markets heavily favour OCR cut this week
Market pricing points to a rate cut from the Reserve Bank this week but views are mixed.
Market close: NZ market stutters into earnings season
New Zealand’s stock market slipped 1.7% this week.
Jobs data offers ‘no smoking gun’ for interest rate cuts next week
Unemployment rose but offered no surprises for the Reserve Bank.
Unemployment rose to 4.6% in the June quarter. Will that prompt a rate cut?
More people were jobless as winter arrived, but public sector wages rose 6.9% in a year.
ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank drop some lending rates
Cuts made ahead of next week's OCR announcement.
Liam Dann: Green shoots - remember them? What the GFC taught us about economic recoveries
OPINION: Interest rate falls are great news but the real economy will take longer to turn.
Rate cut in November looking likely: Economist
RBNZ 'all over the place' but mostly moving in the right direction, Michael Reddell says.
Will the RBNZ's dovish pivot see mortgage and deposit rates start falling soon?
Financial markets believe OCR could be cut as early as next month.
OCR, migration, or benefits: Which is the biggest concern for our economy?
A series of stats out this week have collectively painted a bleak picture of the economy.
Market close: Investors respond positively to Reserve Bank's OCR message
The S&P/NZX 50 Index turned around after the OCR was left on hold at 5.5%.